One problem related to noises during shifting has been reported for the 2005 Nissan Frontier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Nissan Frontier based on all problems reported for the 2005 Frontier.
2005 Nissan Frontier. Transmission failure. . Vehicle shutters around 40 mph and some loud clunking noises when the tranny shifts. Dealer tried to blame my brakes. Took to transmision shop and was told it would be $5000 to replace tranny because coolant contaminated the transmision.